Memorandum of Understanding with HMPPS Weâve jointly published a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which formalises the shared risk and responsibility between HMCTS and HMPPS during the âvirtual custodyâ of prisoners involved in remote hearings on the Video Hearing Service. It also covers preceding private consultations with legal representatives. How to join a hearing on the Video Hearing Service HMCTS use Cloud Video Platform (CVP) and the Video Hearings Service to facilitate remote hearings. If you receive a letter confirming that your hearing will take place on the Video Hearings Service an email will follow with more information and your log in details. Please read and follow the guidance, including to sign into your hearing 30 minutes before itâs due to begin to ensure that you are able to access the service. Reminder: HMCTS National Awards Ceremony We held our annual national awards ceremony on 26 September 2023 to celebrate the outstanding work carried out by HMCTS staff over the past year. The event was held at the Royal Courts of Justice, but also live streamed virtually on social media for the first time. The Lord Chancellor, Lord Chief Justice, MoJâs Permanent Secretary and HMCTS Board Chair were all in attendance to present awards and congratulate the nominees and winners. CEO, Nick Goodwin, expressed his gratitude and admiration for the work being done across the organisation. | | Reminder: Reading Crown Court Reading Crown Court is hosting an open day on Saturday 14 October 2023. Planned activities include mock trials for visitors, tours of courtrooms and cells, and demonstrating fingerprinting processes.  Please contact [email protected] for any questions or queries. Common Platform Get help with using Common Platform Legal professionals can join one of our regular online support sessions to get help with: activating or logging into your account accessing case information checking in for a hearing any other aspect of Common Platform Sessions take place on ð  Tuesdays at ð 4:30pm and ð Thursdays at ð 9am. For details on using Common Platform, watch our videos on how to use Common Platform and account registration and security. You can also read our how-to guides. | | Reminder: Leeds Business and Property Court Leeds Business and Property Court will relocate to West Gate, Grace Street, in early 2024. West Gate is opposite Leeds Magistratesâ and Combined Courts. The fourth-floor suite will house four courtrooms. The move to West Gate will allow us to make improvements to the estate and provide a better experience for the customer. The site has previously been confirmed as the new home for Leeds Employment Tribunal. | | What did you think this email? | | |